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Last Rose of Summer features rarely recorded masterpieces from the Romantic flute repertoire. This unique collection includes the title song by Kuhlau (based on the traditional Irish air), a stunning set of variations by the virtually unknown composer Paggi, a three movement sonata by Moquet using the legendary Greek god Pan as protagonist, a notably lyrical rhapsody by relatively unknown composer Rheinberger, and an imposing concerto by Demersseman, a member of the virtuosic school of French flutists. Flutist Donald Zook is head of the woodwind department of the South Shore Conservatory in Hingham and Duxbury, Massachusetts. Mr. Zook also teaches flute on the faculty of Bridgewater State College and Eastern Nazarene College in Quincy, Massachusetts. Mr. Zook has appeared as a soloist and in chamber ensembles throughout New England, the Midwest, and New York, delighting audiences with hs technique, passion, and virtuosity. As an advocate of new music, Mr. Zook has premiered several new works for hte flute. Mr. Zook is founder, music director, and conductor of one of the largest flute symphonies in the United States, the South Shore Convervatory Flute Symphony. Steven Young, pianist, is chairperson of the music department at Bridgewater State College where he conducts the collegiate choral ensembles and teaches advanced courses in music theory and analysis. He is organist/music director at the Old South Union Church in South Weymouth, Massachusetts. Dr. Young, an active recitalist, has performed throughout the unites States, Canada, and Europe. His research has brought many unknown works to the concert stage.